Accessibility

Accessibility in Ontario 

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is intended to reduce and remove barriers for people with disabilities so that Ontario can become more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Collaboration among businesses, organizations, communities and all levels of government is key to reaching this goal.

To learn more please visit the Accessibility in Ontario website.

A Provincial Guide: Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation

Accessibility standards have been created as part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  These standards are rules that businesses and organizations in Ontario need to follow to identify, remove and prevent barriers so that people with disabilities have more opportunities to participate in everyday life.

Guide to the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation - 2012

Township of East Garafraxa

Accessibility of Services

The Township of East Garafraxa works with the County of Dufferin for all matters of accessibility.

Commitment to Accessibility

Annual Status Report 

In accordance with Ontario Regulation 191/11, Integrated Accessibility Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), municipalities are required to prepare an Annual Accessibility Status Report. This report outlines the progress made each year in implementing the initiatives and actions identified in the municipality’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. As per Section 4(3) of the regulation, the report must be posted on the municipality’s website and made available in an accessible format upon request. 

Township of East Garafraxa Accessibility Annual Status Report for 2024. 

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

The Joint County of Dufferin Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2022-2025 is available for viewing online. To request an alternate format of this plan, please contact the Township Clerk at 226-259-9400 extension 204 or email clerks@eastgarafraxa.ca. 

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The County of Dufferin and Town of Orangeville have established a joint Accessibility Advisory Committee.  Please visit the County of Dufferin Advisory Committees website page for information on the Accessibility Advisory Committee. 

Policies 

• Introduction and Background Policy
• Accessible Customer Service Policies
• Integrated Accessibility Standard Policies
• Information and Communication Policies
• Employment Standard Policies
• Transportation Standard Policies
• Built Environment Policies
• Procurement Policies 

Accessible Customer Service

Below are Township of East Garafraxa customer service accessibility documents:

• Request for Alternative Format Form
• Request for Alternative Format Form in Large Print
• Accessible Customer Service Feedback Form
• Accessible Customer Service Feedback Form in Large Print

Elections

Please visit the Township Elections website page to view the Township Accessibility Plan with respect to Elections.